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Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

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Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

Introduction to Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

Octride Depot 30mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. This injection is also effective in preventing potential complications that may develop after pancreas surgery. 

  • The injection is effective in reducing the oversecretion of certain hormones maintaining them to a normal range and preventing further complications.
  • Octride depot injection proves to be effective in preventing abnormal tissue growth that may lead to blockages.  

Safety Advice for Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is not yet known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Octriday Depot 30ng Injection. It is better to take doctor's advice.

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Octride Depot 30mg Injection is safe for use by pregnant women. Limited animal studies have revealed these results, although very limited human studies have been conducted.

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Octride Depot 30mg Injection is considered safe for breastfeeding women. Limited human studies have found that this injection does not effect negatively to the developing baby.

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Octride Depot 30mg Injection does not seem to impair your driving ability.

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Octride Depot 30mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s is recommended.

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Octride Depot 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s works

Octride Depot 30mg Injection is similar to somatostatin, a substance that is naturally produced in the human body and tries to block the effects of hormones such as growth hormone. It reduces bleeding from the esophagus by narrowing the blood vessels.

How To Use Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

  • Get these injections done only through your doctor or nurse; Do not try to inject yourself
  • Get injections regularly following the instructions prescribed by the doctor; Consistency will help in getting better results faster

Special Precautions About Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

  • Follow your doctor's advice on dose and duration.
  • Do not stop the medicine until the doctor tells you to do so.
  • If you experience any side effects or uncertain symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
  • Whatever medicines you are taking, it is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines so that the doctor can prescribe your medicine and dosage keeping your safety in mind.

Benefits Of Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

  • Helps to alleviate the raised levels of growth hormone
  • Restore the disturbed hormones by maintaining them back to a normal level and prevents complications of acromegaly.

Side Effects Of Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Injection site reaction

Similar Medicine Of Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

Visit your healthcare professional to inject the missed dose as soon as you remember. 

Drug Interaction

  • anti-gout- allopurinol
  • antacids- cimetidine
  • medicines for heart disease- quinidine
  • antidiabetic- metformin
  • antiallergic- terfenadine

Drug Food Interaction

  • Salty and spicy foods
  • Fried and fatty foods

Disease Explanation

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Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder in which bones of hands, face, and feet get enlarged by excess growth hormone. Carcinoid tumors are the slow growing tumours in the gastrointestinal tract induce secretion of the hormones causing sympotms like diarrhoea, and flushing. Bleeding esophageal varices refers to the swollen veins in the esophagus that rupture and bleed, related to portal hypertension and severe liver diseases.

FAQ's on Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

Is Sandostatin LAR safe?

Sandostatin LAR is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Does Sandostatin LAR make you tired?

Yes, Sandostatin LAR may make you feel tired.

Does Sandostatin LAR cause hyperglycemia?

Yes, hyperglycemia is a common side effect of Sandostatin LAR treatment

Is Sandostatin LAR a chemo drug?

Yes, Sandostatin LAR is a chemo drug, used in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine tumors and pituitary tumors

Is Sandostatin LAR a proton pump inhibitor/ vasopressor?

No, Sandostatin LAR is neither a proton pump inhibitor nor a vasopressor

Is Sandostatin LAR hormone/ protein?

No, Sandostatin LAR is a peptide or a hormone analogue. It is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance normally found in the human body

Does Sandostatin LAR cause hair loss and weight gain?

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Sandostatin LAR treatment. Sandostatin LAR may cause weight gain

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Rakshita Garg

Content Updated on

Friday, 24 May, 2024

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Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

by Novartis India Ltd

₹36750₹36750

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Sandostatin LAR 30mg Injection 1s

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